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There are two types of iPhone owners: Those who cannot imagine toting around a device that costs $700 or more without doing the absolute most to protect it from an accidental, screen-shattering fall. And those who are OK taking their chances. The new iPhone 11 phones arrived at Apple Stores on Friday. Here's why you should consider erring on the side of caution and getting a screen protector. And, if you're the kind of person who insists on taking a walk on the wild side, here's what you should do. The argument for team Screen Protector:BodyguardzThe logic:
Buy a tempered glass screen protector.BodyguardzI've been using the glass screen protectors by Bodyguardz for years. They are clear sheets of tempered glass that stick directly on top of your iPhone's screen. While dramatic falls have cracked the screen protector, they have left my actual iPhone screen unharmed. And, to me, they feel and look the exact same as a normal iPhone screen. The best part: Bodyguardz gives its customers free lifetime replacements for its screen protectors. Just register the screen protector you've purchased online; if it cracks, then you can order a free replacement screen protector and just pay for shipping. You can purchase iPhone 11 tempered glass screen protectors on Bodyguardz's website. Models for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro range between $39.95 and $49.95, and models for the iPhone 11 Pro Max range between $49.95 and $54.95. Or, try a phone case with a raised bezel.Speck iPhone case with raised bezel. SpeckThe right phone case can also help to protect your screen. I've been using Speck phone cases for years because of their raised bezel design. According to Speck's website, "The raised bezel is designed to resist screen shatters or cracks for those times when your phone falls and lands face-down." The argument for team No Screen Protector:Apple, Business InsiderThe logic:
If you identify this way, there's only one logical solution: Apple Care.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesHaving Apple Care significantly reduces the cost of an iPhone screen repair. With Apple Care, an Apple screen repair is just $29 for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Here's the Apple Care cost breakdown for each of the three new iPhone models:
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In addition to warding off fingerprints and scratches, screen protectors could also add a bit of additional drop protection to your display. But, of course, it's likely that the material of the screen protector is going to be softer than the actual display glass.
Does the iPhone 11 screen scratch easily?According to a fast-growing thread on Apple support forums, the iPhone 11 displays are scratching way too easily with some users claiming their devices have gotten scratched after just a couple of days of use.
How strong is the glass on iPhone 11?After Apple announced at its iPhone 11 event that its newest phones have the “toughest glass in a smartphone” it's no surprise that we're seeing that put to the test on launch day. The first drop tests show how the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max fare from up to 11-foot drops on concrete.
Can I use iPhone 11 without cover?If you want to experience the feel of bare metal, you can do without the phone case. But if you want to protect the phone itself, it is recommended to use a phone case.
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